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Steven W. Compton
Born: October 6, 1941
Died: May 25, 2007
Visitation: The family will receive visitors May 30, 2007, Wednesday from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m. at Fairmont Funeral Home, 6777 Fairmont Pkwy Pasadena, TX 77505
Service: A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007, in the chapel of Fairmont Funeral Home.
Steven W. Compton, 65 of La Porte, passed away May 25th, 2007. He was born October 6, 1941 in Abington, Virginia to Clarence L. and Annie M. Compton whom preceded Steven along with his brother Jack Price Weaver.
Steven is survived by his Daughter, Kim Berryhill and husband Mark; Grandchildren, Stephanie and Christine Berryhill; brothers, Joe and Cecil Weaver and sister, Billie Thomas.
The family will receive visitors at Fairmont Funeral Home Wednesday, May 30, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A service of celebration will be held in the chapel of Fairmont Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2007.
Clara Zadie Simpson Ivy
Born: 03/14/1918
Died: 05/26/2007
Visitation: The family will receive visitors from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at Fairmont Funeral Home.
Service: A celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in the chapel of Fairmont Funeral Home, 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. Pasadena, TX 77505.
Clara Zadie Simpson Ivy, 89, died May 26, 2007. Clara was born in Zwolle, Louisiana on March 14, 1918. Pasadena, Texas has been her home for the past 65 years. Clara was a kind, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to everyone she met. Clara lived her life as a witness for the Lord. She was happiest when she was going to Beacons to play dominoes, traveling with her church friends, spending time fishing with her husband or being surrounded by her family. Her smile and hospitality endeared her to many both young and old. Clara endured a short illness but before that time was living life to the fullest. She was an active member of Second Baptist Church of Pasadena, Texas.
Survivors include two daughters, Lahoma Ivy Pilgreen and husband, Tommy of Pasadena, TX, Harriett Ivy Buell and husband, Herb of Riverside, TX. Her four grandchildren, Todd Pilgreen, currently serving in Baghdad and wife Deborah, Keelie Pilgreen Dillow and husband Andy, Kerri Buell Smith, and Andy Buell and wife Amanda. Seven great-grand children Marshall, Devyn, and Morgan Pilgreen, Kennedi and Abigail Dillow, Lauren Threlkeld, and Logan Smith. Brother C. R. Simpson and wife Harriet of Elk City, OK, sisters Bobbie Sibley of Jasper, TX and Katie Landry and husband Bud of Beaumont, Texas. Dear friend Vera Pilgreen and neighbors Jean Wright and Doris Honeycutt.
Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles La Trent Ivy, sisters R. Z. McCauley, Elzie Smith, and brother Elburtes Simpson.
Services will be held at Fairmont Funeral Home in Pasadena, Texas.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 29, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services 2:00 p.m. on May 30, 2007. Rev. Mike Narin officiating.
Burial will be at Forest Park East in League City, Texas.
The family wishes to thank all their friends for their support and prayers along with the nurses and staff at Methodist Hospital CCU, most especially Dr. John Bergler. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Second Baptist Church in her honor.
Linda Stanley
Born: July 12, 1927
Died: May 25, 2007
Visitation: None
Service: A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 1, 2007, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3600 Travis St. in Houston.
Linda Godfrey Stanley, 79 of Kemah, passed away May 25th, 2007. She was born July 12, 1927 in New Orleans, LA to Mark A. and Lee A. Moore.
Mrs. Stanley is survived by her daughter, Melanie Ann Thompson and husband Les, son, Mark Wayne Collins and wife Dallas, grandchildren, Courtney Crain Tonkin and husband Matthew, Michael Collins, Emily Collins, Gwendolyn Collins, and Devin Collins, great granddaughter, Riley Jordan Tonkin.
A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2007, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3600 Travis St. Houston , TX 77002. In lieu of usual remembrances, the family asks that donations be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001 or www.afa.com.
Alma Loucille (Lou) Smartt Lawler
Born: February 19, 1925
Died: May 24, 2007
Visitation: None.
Service: A memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of La Porte at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007.
Alma Loucille (Lou) Smartt Lawler, 82, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2007 at 11:20 a.m., in her home surrounded by family and friends. Born February 19, 1925 in Cisco, Texas, to the late Nolia Ward Smartt and Lydia Alma Rogers Smartt, she is preceded in death by husband John D. Lawler, brother Tom Smartt, Doug Smartt, Bill Smartt, Ralph Smartt and Ken Smartt. She is survived by her loving sister Ruth Lewis of Canton, Texas; daughter, Patsy L. Frey of Missouri City, Texas; son Hal H. Lawler and wife Jan Lawler of La Porte, Texas; grandchildren, Kathryn E. and John A. Lawler of La Porte, Texas; step-grandchildren Todd Solomon and Jeremy Frey. She also leaves behind Sonny Hilden of Texas City whom she raised as a son. Other survivors include sister-in-law Midge Smartt, Madge Smartt, Vesta Smartt; and numerous much loved nieces and nephews. She graduated from Cisco High School in 1942 when World War II was going strong. Her family moved to San Francisco where she began her lifetime legacy of civic involvement by selling war bonds and working in ammunitions factory. She met Air Force officer John D. Lawler at a USO dance and married on November 11, 1946. They traveled with the military until settling down to raise a family in La Porte, Texas in 1947. The hard-working couple started businesses which continue to this day. As a distinguished lady, she was an individual who cared for others. “Mama Lou” will be remembered not only for her unconditional love but also her encouraging letters and notes that impacted lives throughout the years. Besides being a caring and trusting friend, others knew her as a tireless civic leader with a keen sense if humor and quick wit. She worked with the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Red Cross, Air National Guard, Rehabilitation Foundation for East Harris County, Salvation Army, and numerous other groups. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for more than 50 years, charter of Beta Sigma Phi Master Chapter, Texas Life Member in PTO, and served as an election judge for more than 25 years. The landscape of the La Porte community has been enhanced by her leadership. While serving as the City of La Porte’s Centennial Committee Chairperson, a bronze sculpture was erected near the landmark Sylvan Beach Train Depot Museum, a site she had worked with other citizens to restore. A multi-faceted, energetic lady of “firsts”, Lou was one of the first women to ride the Salt Grass Trail Ride with her beautiful white horse, Buttermilk. As a prominent business woman, Lou served as the first female director of La Porte State Bank. She was the first woman to be elected chairman of the board of the La Porte/Bayshore Chamber of Commerce. During this time, she became aware of the needs of seafarers who entered the Port of Houston at the Barbour’s Cut Terminal. In the early 1980’s she began working with the Houston International Seafarers Center Board. As a visionary and momentum builder, she led the fundraising campaign to construct a million dollar facility that now serves as a home away from home for the thousands of seafarers who sail around the world. Trained as one of the first non-clerical ecumenical port chaplains, Lou was invited to Rome in 1992 to participate in the “Apostleship of the Sea” world conference, receiving special recognition from the Vatican and a medal from Pope John Paul II for her ministry to seafarers. In Toronto, Canada, in 1995, the North American Maritime Ministry Association elected Lou to the board of directors. In 1996, she was honored when the Barbour’s Cut Seafarers Center in Morgan’s Point, Texas was named the Lou Lawler Seafarers Center in recognition of her ministry. In 1990, she was nominated for an outstanding volunteer service award by Texas Governor Bill Clements. In 1982, U.S. Congressman Mike Andrews appointed her to his Environmental Task Force. U.S. Congressman Ken Bentsen entered her name in the Congressional Record in Washington D.C. for outstanding civic contributions as a result of her energy and dedication. Her distinctions continued throughout her lifetime, including being recently name Volunteer of the Year for the Neighborhood Center of La Porte, recipient of the Steel Magnolia award for the South East Harris County, and recipient of the Gus Groos Humanitarian Award from the La Porte/Bayshore communities. In response to her passing, Senator Mike Jackson and Representative Wayne Smith of the Texas House and Senate are both preparing proclamations honoring Lou’s lifetime civic achievements to be entered into the record of the 2007 Texas Legislative session. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 9601 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. A reception will be held for guests immediately following the service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Lou Lawler Seafarers Center, P.O. Box 1434, La Porte, Texas 77572-1434, attention Patricia Poulus.
Aaron Dwayne Brewer
Born: March 12, 1981
Died: June 4, 2007
Visitation: Friday, June 8, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fairmont Funeral Home.
Service: A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 9, 2007 in the chapel of Fairmont Funeral Home.
Aaron Dwayne Brewer, 26 of Baytown, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 4, 2007. Aaron was born on March 12, 1981 in Baytown. He was a very loveable person with a huge heart. Everyone he met couldn’t help but love him. He loved sports and was a huge Texas Longhorn fan. Aaron was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Thomas Dale Stover, maternal great grandmother, Bessie Hall, cousin, Tommy “T.” Stover, paternal grandfather, Burl Brwer and paternal great grandfather, Alvin Henegar. He is survived by his mom, Lori Stover Brewer and step dad Jake Davis of Bacliff, TX, father, Dwayne Brewer of Baytown, wife, Sherri Brewer of Anderson, MO, sisters, Amber Deville and husband Jared of Onalaska, TX, Destiny Brewer and husband Joe of Houston, TX , nieces, Haylee and Brittany Deville, Jasmine Zertuche, maternal grandparents, Jerry and Mary Owens of Livingston, TX, paternal grandmother, Shirley Brewer of Baytown, TX, paternal great grandmother, Evelyn Henegar of Anniston, AL, aunts and uncles, Tommy and Rhonda Stover of Mont Belvieu, TX, Jason and Bonnie Owens of Rosharon, TX, Tammy and Scott Manuel of Lumberton, TX, Brian Owens of Palestine, TX, Lynn Kelley of Mont Belvieu, Tx, Mike Davis of Deer Park, TX, cousins, Caleb Stover, Brandi Langley, Farah Langley, Jennifer Kelley, Andrea Kelley and Logan Langley. Special friend, Michelle Mackey and numerous other family members and many friends. Visitation will be Friday, June 8, 2007 from 6PM to 8PM at Fairmont Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 10AM at Fairmont Funeral Home and Cremation Services 6777 Fairmont Pkwy in Pasadena, TX 77505. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Baytown, Texas.
Stephanie Kay Clements
Born: March 20, 1980
Died: June 4, 2007
Visitation: Saturday, June 9, 2007, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fairmont Funeral Home.
Service: Saturday, June 9, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fairmont Funeral Home.
Stephanie “Biff” Kay Dean Clements, 27 of Houston, passed away Monday, June 4, 2007. She is survived by her son, Zarion Clements, parents, Gary and Kathy Dean, brother, David Dean and wife Melissa, sisters, Christina and Stacy Dean, numerous other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be Saturday, June 9, 2007 from 12:30PM to 2PM at Fairmont Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow the visitation at 2PM Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Fairmont Funeral Home and Cremation Services 6777 Fairmont Pkwy in Pasadena, TX 77505. Interment to follow at South Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please contact the family for the donation information.
HUBACEK, Latrese Gray (Bellamy): 1918 – 2010
Hubacek, Latrese Gray Helen Latrese Bellamy Gray Hubacek, age 91, of Allen, Texas passed away April 7, 2010.
She was born November 3, 1918, in Lockney, Texas, to Madison Jacob and Annie Bertie Covington Bellamy. Latrese attended schools in Hardeman County, Texas, at Medicine Mounds, and graduated from Kings High School. She married Willie (Bill) Paskell Gray on September 1, 1936, in Greenville, Texas. They lived in Merit, Texas for a short time, and then moved back to Chillicothe area. One son, David Madison, was born to the union in Medicine Mounds, Texas.
They lived in Medicine Mounds, in Amarillo during World War II, Quanah, settled in Chillicothe until 1955, then moved to Richardson, Texas. Both worked at Texas Instruments in Dallas at the time. Bill Gray passed away January 13, 1975. Latrese married John Hubacek on December 28, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They also resided in Richardson, Texas.
She retired from Texas Instruments in May 1981 after 23 years. Latrese and John moved to Kemp, Texas in 1982. John passed away in 1999, and in 2001 Latrese moved to McKinney, Texas, where she lived until she moved to Allen in 2007.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, as well as her brother, Wilmot H. Bellamy, and her sisters, Lomare Bell and Louise Johnson. Her survivors include daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (Liz) Gray of Lucas, TX; grandsons, David Madison Gray II of Melissa, TX, John Michael Gray of San Francisco, CA and Jeffrey Stephen Gray of McKinney; stepsons, Elick, Alvin, George, Anthony, and Johnny Hubacek; cousins, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Allen, Texas. A graveside service will follow at Big Valley Cemetery, in Chillicothe, Texas at 4:00 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to funeral service.
YOUNT, Kathleen May: 1945 – 2007
Kathleen May Yount, 89, of Gainesville, Texas, formerly of New Bethlehem, died Wednesday morning, December 8, 2010, in Gainesville.
Born April 29, 1921, in Lazare, Texas, she was the daughter of Thomas and Carrie Toland Beasley.
She married Vernon T. Yount on August 10. 1945. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2007.
Mrs. Yount was a registered nurse. She worked as a civilian nurse for the United States Army. She then worked in various doctors’ offices and hospitals in Clarion, Brookville and Kittanning.
She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in New Bethlehem.
Mrs. Yount was a member of the American Legion in New Bethlehem and enjoyed volunteering and quilting.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Thompson and her husband, Jay, of Gainesville, Texas, formerly of New Bethlehem; eight grandchildren, Michael Pence of Wytusing, Melissa Flores of Arlington, Texas, Kevin Thompson and Matthew Pence, both of Fort Worth, Texas, Michelle Hatcher of White Settlement, Texas, Barbara Thompson, member of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany, Megan Nulph of Oak Ridge, Carrie Thompson of Gainesville, Texas; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Beasley.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 17, at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, December 17, 2010, at the funeral home with the Rev. Rob Ryver, pastor of the Grace Baptist Church, officiating.
Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Distant, Armstrong County.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com.
HARRIS, E.D. Buster: 1920 – 2012
E.D. Buster Harris, 91, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 in Childress. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Childress Church of Christ with Trey Morgan officiating . Burial followed in Goodlett Cemetery.
Buster was born Aug. 19, 1920 in Lazare, Texas to John and Carrie Thomas Harris. Buster married former Helen Kyle, June 27, 1942. She passed away March 26, 1957. Buster later married Emmalene Vonessen on Aug. 1, 1964. Emmalene died Sept. 4, 2004.
Buster farmed in the Kirkland and surrounding area all his life.
He is preceded in death by two wives, Helen and Emmalene, three brothers, Jack, Norman, and Rex and one sister, Sue Holtman.
Survivors: Daughter – Mary Goodin and husband, Henry, of Eldorado, OK; Two Sons – Ken Harris and wife, Brenda of Kirkland; Jim Harris and wife, Barbara, of Kirkland; Two Brothers – John T. Harris and wife, Jean of Amarillo; Sam Harris and wife, Leone, of Amarillo, eight Grandchildren – Shane Harris, Ronda Harris Smith Lisa Harris Lee, Michelle Harris Thomas, Josh Harris James Harris, Melissa Goodin Sill, and Eddie Goodin; 11 Great Grandchildren; 4 Great Great Grandchildren.
BEASLEY, Paul: 1927 – 2010
Paul Beasley, 80, died Tuesday, October 2 in Lake Worth. Born Paul Thomas Beasley on August 25, 1927 in Lazare to Thomas and Mae Beasley. He served his country in the United States Army.
Beasley was preceded in death by his wife, LeAnne Beasley and son, David. Survivors include son, Terry Beasley and wife, Sandra of River Oaks; daughter, Beverly Renois and husband, Paul of Boyd; granddaughters, Laurie Honeman of New Orleans, Erica Guilbea of Fort Worth, Hannah and Heather Halvey of River Oaks; grandsons, Brad Beasley of the U.S. Army serving in Washington, D.C., Coy Northington of Mount Gilead, Oh, Shannon Dowdle of Azle; 6 great-grandchldren; sister, Kay Yount and husband, Vernon of New Bethelhem, PA.; brother, Bill Beasley and wife, Jeane of Midland.
McGUIRE, Verna Jo: 1923 – 2004
Verna Jo McGuire, 80, of Mountain Home, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at a care center in Mountain Home.
No local services will be held. Funeral services will be held in Quanah, Texas, at a later date, with burial to follow in Goodlett, Texas. Local arrangements are under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.
Verna Jo was born May 19, 1923, in Goodlett, Texas, the daughter of Joe and Ona (Ross) Anderson.
Verna Jo worked as a clerk for the City of Quanah and at local nursing homes. In 1998 she moved from Quanah, Texas, where she had lived on the family farm for 77 years, to Mountain Home to be closer to her daughter and son-in-law.
Verna Jo was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Mountain Home.
She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family.
Verna Jo is survived by: her daughter, Judy Dow and her husband, Don, of Mountain Home, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Juddy.
MERCIER, Ruth: 1930 – 2001
Ruth Mercier, 70, of Grand Ronde, died July 8.
She was born July 25, 1930 in Goodlett, Texas. She moved to Willamina in 1942 and then to Grand Ronde in 1950.
She was a member of St. Michael’s Church and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Survivors include her husband, Darrel, whom she married Jan. 25, 1950 in Grand Ronde; sons, Mark, Douglas, John and Lowell, all of Grand Ronde; daughters, Carmen Mercier and Barbara Lake, both of Willamina, Margo Mercier of Grand Ronde, Constance Lopez of Sells, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Michael’s Church in Grand Ronde with private interment in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde cemetery.
Adamson’s Sheridan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Sheridan Sun – July 11, 2001
BRYANT, Frank: 1937 – 1997
Services for Frank Bryant, 60, of Quanah will be at 4 p.m. today in Price-Jackson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Spangler officiating.
Burial will be in Quanah Memorial Park.
Bryant died Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 7, 1937, near Goodlett. He moved from Lubbock in 1988, where he was a retired meter repairman for Pioneer Gas Co. He was a member of Bacon Heights Baptist Church in Lubbock. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his mother, Faye Bryant of Quanah; and two sisters, Helen Gerred of Quanah and Janice Formby of Wichita Falls.
The family suggests memorials to Golden Wings Hospice Foundation.
